Tag Archives: 12th Parliament

  President Museveni warns against ‘parasitism’ as he outlines Uganda’s economic progress   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to defend Uganda’s economic transformation agenda, He celebrated success stories emerging from government poverty alleviation programmes, and sharply criticized public servants …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Anita Annet Among, the Speaker of Uganda’s 11th Parliament, was noticeably absent from the inaugural sitting of the 12th Parliament on Monday at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where Members of Parliament convened to elect a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Her name was read out …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | West Budama Central Member of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing 441 votes. The election, presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija on Monday, 25 May 2026, took place during the first sitting of the 12th Parliament …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | As Uganda’s 12th Parliament concluded the final day of swearing-in ceremonies on Friday, one political moment quietly stood out beyond the routine oaths, photographs, and celebrations. Moments after taking the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Member of Parliament, Nakawa West legislator Joel Ssenyonyi handed …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | As early as 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the usually tight security surroundings of Uganda’s Parliament turned into a scene of colour, celebration, and political transition as Members of Parliament-elect arrived for the swearing-in of the 12th Parliament. Accompanied by family members, political supporters, relatives, and …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Gen. Moses Ali has taken oaths to represent Adjumani West County in the 12th Parliament. At the age of 87, Ali will most likely be the oldest member of Parliament in a Parliament dominated by a younger generation of leaders, some of whom were born …